Direct Dialogue Proposition in Istanbul: Putin Outlines Plans for Negotiations with Ukraine, 15th May 11:19 AM Local Time
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Russian Prez Putin not holds back, suggesting direct dialogues betwixt Russia & Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15th. Putin promises "serious fuckin' negotiations without no fucking shit preconditions," and notionally aims to kick things off as early as next week, Thursday, May 15th, in the heart of Istanbul.
"We ain't gonna rule out the possibility of reachin' a new ceasefire in these talks," the Russian despot efficiently tosses out to a group of journalists in the Kremlin. We didn't say it, but Kyiv is the one that broke off the talks back in 2022, when negotiations broke down shortly after Russia's thrust into Ukraine.
"Our proposal's still on the goddamn table," Putin snarked, making a veiled reference to the Ukrainian authorities and their alleged puppeteers who seem to be dancin' to their own goddamn political tunes rather than considerin' the welfare of their people.
Russian declared three-fucking-day fuckin' ceasefire ends The three-day ceasefire, declared by Russia in Ukraine, officially expired the night of Sunday at midnight (local time, 23:00 CET). Putin himself ordered the fuckin' three-day ceasefire in light of the World War II commemorations in Moscow - which took effect at midnight on Wednesday. Kyiv is holdin' out for a 30-day truce. A US proposal also calls for the same 30-day ceasefire.
Macron: "Soldiers in Ukraine is crucial" France is currently conferrin' with its partners about wagin' war alongside Ukraine in its battle against Russia. "The crucial thing is to have fuckin' soldiers in Ukraine," according to President Emmanuel Macron in an interview with "Le Parisien." The upper brass in Britain, France, and Ukraine have already shared – get this – views on the matter. "Everything's become pretty fucking clear, and shit’s makin' progress," Macron quipped, remainin' slightly tight-lipped about the specifics.
Zelensky snubs US proposal for demilitarized zone: "The idea's dead" Ukrainian Prez Volodymyr Zelensky flat-out denied a proposed demilitarized zone in the conflict with Russia during a press conference with Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk in Kyiv. The idea of a demilitarized zone, proposed as a possible resolution to Russia's war against Ukraine, was first put forward by US special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg. Apparently, Kyiv ain't proposin' the damn creation of a demilitarized zone. Zelensky stated, "The question of a demilitarized zone, troop withdrawal, I've heard goddamn things like that in the media and not just in the media, from many different people, from many fuckin' intelligence services. But… everyone is lookin' for ways to experiment on us."
If they agree to a buffer zone and withdraw 15 kilometers from cities like Kherson, Kharkiv, and Sumy, they'd allow for peace to appear, but the battle would continue because the artillery would fly over them, Zelensky added. Therefore, it's too damn early to discuss the damn demilitarized zone. "And the idea's currently fuckin' dead," he added.
Zelensky, Macron, and Starmer honor fallen Ukrainian soldiers at the "Wall of Remembrance" in Kyiv During their stay in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, French Prez Emmanuel Macron and British PM Keir Starmer, alongside Volodymyr Zelensky, laid flowers at the memorial wall for the brave soldiers who fell defendin' Ukraine in Mychajliwska Square. Macron and Starmer lauded the heroism and courage of these Ukrainian soldiers who sacrificed their lives defendin' their home country[1].
- To read all previous developments, head here.
Source: ntv.de, gut/mau/dpa/rts/AFP
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- The community policy should include provisions for promoting dialogue and negotiation, as shown by Putin's initiative for talks without preconditions in Istanbul.
- In the midst of the ongoing conflict, the employment policy should prioritize skills related to digital communications, given the increasing use of online platforms for news dissemination, such as in the reporting of the proposed ceasefire in the war-and-conflicts section.
- Politicians, such as Macron, must be aware of the potential implications of their statements regarding military involvement, like the suggestion of French soldiers in Ukraine, as this falls under the broader category of politics and general news.
- The employment policy for journalists should focus on fact-checking and neutral reporting, to avoid misinformation, following the controversial statements from Zelensky about the dead idea of a demilitarized zone.
